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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving ChronometervsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enamel Black
Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
CD-07
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$499

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What people say

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Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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